Name: Cut The World
Brand: Antony and The Johnsons

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rtradcd663

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-08-06

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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883870066327

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Antony and The Johnsons

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

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<p>Antony and The Johnsons is an experimental/chamber pop musical collective that was founded in New York City in 1995 by English singer-songwriter Anohni. Originally known as Antony, the group gained recognition for their unique sound and emotional performances. After going on hiatus in 2015, they reunited in 2023 under the name Anohni And The Johnsons. With their haunting melodies and powerful lyrics, Antony and The Johnsons continue to captivate audiences worldwide.</p>

antony and the johnsons: 'cut the world' is a collection of live symphonic performances of songs from the band's 4 full length albums ('swanlights', 'the crying light', 'i am a bird now', and 'self titled'). recorded in copenhagen, dk with the danish national chamber orchestra, 'cut the world' features arrangements by nico muhly, rob moose, maxim moston and antony. additionally the title track 'cut the world' is featured here for the first time. it is one of antony's new songs for the life and death of marina abramovi directed by robert wilson and staring antony, marina abramovi and willem dafoe. 'cut the world' was recorded live on september 2nd and 3rd, 2011 at the dk concert hall in copenhagen, dk and represents antony's continued meditation on light, nature and femininity. antony discusses his ideas on the track 'future feminism', a speech he made during one of the concerts. addressing the affects of patriarchy on the global ecology, antony explores the possibility of shifting towards feminine systems of governance in a gesture to restore our world.

Cut The World

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